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• Street Stories Unpaved: Longtime Navigant employee exceeds expectations (wpri.com) — A longtime Navigant Credit Union mail specialist who works at the company's Smithfield headquarters is being celebrated for nearly 25 years of dedication and positivity. The feature highlights how he's exceeded expectations, inspired coworkers and family, and become a beloved presence. Viewers can catch the full interview on WPRI's Street Stories Unpaved series.
• After filming 'Real Housewives of Rhode Island' cameo, Abby Lee Miller discusses 'Dance Moms,' upcoming series (browndailyherald.com) — Reality TV star Abby Lee Miller recently came to Bryant University in Smithfield to film a cameo for "Real Housewives of Rhode Island" and lead a dance workshop and Q&A with local dancers. She reflected on her "Dance Moms" years, tensions with producers, and new projects, including a competition series and app-based dance contests, while praising Rhode Island talent.
• Aggies upset No. 19 Rhode Island in first win. What made the difference? (ncatregister.com) — A nationally ranked University of Rhode Island football team was upset by North Carolina A&T, and the Aggies now head to Bryant University in Smithfield for their next game. Local fans can watch another CAA matchup in town on Oct. 3, as Bryant hosts A&T in an evening kickoff that could shape both teams' conference momentum.
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